The Rams added another piece to their defensive line today, and in keeping with a recent trend, it’s a former first-round pick.

Defensive tackle Dominique Easley, a first-round pick in 2014 by the New England Patriots, agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams after working out with them on Tuesday.

Easley was waived by the Patriots in April. Although he flashed well at times during his time with the Patriots, he also missed 10 games over his first two seasons due to injury.

The Rams have signed two former first-round defensive linemen this offseason, with Easley joining former Jets first-round pick Quinton Coples, who plays defensive end. In the 22 games he did play, he had 15 tackles and three sacks.

Vincent Bonsignore is an NFL columnist for the Southern California News Group. Having covered the Los Angeles sports scene for more than two decades, Bonsignore has emerged as one of the leading voices on the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, the NFL and NFL relocation.